At 6 p.m. Sunday in the church sanctuary, he will explain how God is using him to reach all republics of the former Soviet Union.

Revtov is a former member of the Communist Party of the former Soviet Union, where he was a famous and accomplished scientist with four Ph.D. degrees.

He developed the metal used in the heads of the nuclear missiles for the former Soviet Union. He was professor of science at the University in Ukraine, published more than 100 articles on science, and had over 30 inventions patented.

The public is invited to hear him speak.

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Gospel program June 1 at Refuge Baptist

The annual Gospel Music Through the Years program is set for 7 p.m. June 1 at Refuge Baptist Church in Dana.

The evening will feature old-time Southern Gospel Convention singing as well as instrumentalists and special groups. Books used will be "The Song Goes On" and the red church hymnal, both containing gospel songs through the years. Two medleys will be presented by singing groups, choir and congregation during the program. The event has been a community singing for the past 30 years.

Special groups expected to attend include the Refuge Ladies Quartet, Singing Laymen, Lincoln County Singers, Perry Duet, Heatherly Duet, One Accord Ladies Trio and Ensemble from Tri City Gospel Music School. There is no admission charge. The public is invited.

Foundation seeking grant applications

St. James Charities Foundation, a social outreach organization founded by St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, is accepting grant applications from agencies and organizations serving Henderson County.

Since its inception in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $400,000 in grants to nearly 100 agencies to support those in need.

Applications are encouraged from organizations that deal with health and education in Henderson County and those which are creative and innovative and whose needs are not met by other entities. Total funding available this grant cycle is expected to be approximately $8,000.

Applications requirements have changed. The new application forms are available from St. James Episcopal Church and are downloadable from www.stjamesepiscopal.com.

Applications must be mailed or delivered to the church no later than June 14. For more information, call David Marshall at 828-694-6927 or e-mail david@stjamesepiscopal.com.

Jewish identity will be topic of Sunday talk

Rabbi Morton Kaplan will speak on the "Varieties of Jewish Identity" through cultural, religious and social changes at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Agudas Israel Congregation Synagogue, 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville.

Now retired and living in Charlotte, Rabbi Kaplan served as a chaplain in the Army and ministered to congregations in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland.

Rabbi Kaplan brings a local connection to his presentation, having grown up in Western North Carolina and graduated from Canton High School in 1958. He earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Cincinnati in 1962 and was ordained as a rabbi in 1967 from the Hebrew Union College, also in Cincinnati.

In addition to his on-going interest in the Civil War and American history, he is also a student of the history of Judaism and the Jewish people.

Grace Lutheran plans armed services tribute

As part of national Memorial Day observances, Grace Lutheran Church's Music Department will present "A Tribute to Our Armed Forces and Veterans" concert at 4 p.m. May 26 at the church, corner of Sixth Avenue West and Blythe Street in Hendersonville.

American veterans from the community at large are cordially invited to join Grace Lutheran congregational veterans and friends for this patriotic program. Those currently in the military or veterans of military service are invited to wear their uniforms at the concert.

Highlights of the program will feature the combined adult choirs singing many familiar American patriotic songs. There will also be other choral anthems and singing of patriotic hymns by all who attend.

Well-known local organist Howard Bakken will accompany the choirs, and the program will feature the "Blissing" vocal trio singing an armed forces salute in the style of the Andrew Sisters. David Carver will show four short videographies during the concert to remember and honor our veterans.

The Grace Hospitality Committee is planning refreshments in Stull Hall following the concert. Call 828-693-4890 for more information.

White to discuss medical mission trip

Katherine White, a member of Grace Lutheran Church, traveled to Peru on a medical mission trip with Scalpel at the Cross in January. She will talk about her experiences at 6 p.m. May 29 in the Stull Hall of Grace Lutheran Church.

White is a Certified Athletic Trainer and works at Mission Hospital as a surgical technologist. The trip included a team of 17 individuals from all over the U.S. who offered their time and gifts to provide medical and surgical treatment to Peruvians and resident missionaries who have limited access to needed orthopedic treatment.

Scalpel at the Cross is the realization of a long-standing dream of a Christian orthopedic surgeon and his family. It has developed through many God-purposed experiences and friendships in the lives of those whose hearts are burdened to reach out to these people.

A meal will be served from 5-5:30 p.m. prior to the program for $5. Reservations for dinner are due by Wednesday. There is no fee for the presentation. To make meal reservations, call 828-693-4890 ext. 304.

Grace preschool teacher retiring

Debbie Shaw, lead 2-year-old teacher, will be retiring on Thursday from Grace Lutheran Preschool after 23 years of service with the Preschool Ministry.

Shaw began working at the school as a substitute when her son, Andrew, attended in 1989. Since then, she has lovingly guided the lives of hundreds of Hendersonville's children and introduced the 2-year-olds to preschool and her love of art and music.

She has also inspired ideas for the school's educational curriculum. Beth Ann Lehr, Grace Preschool director, said, "The children of Grace are so much better for having had Debbie as a teacher in their lives. She will be dearly missed as a valued member of our Preschool faculty."

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